Buckeye Walmart Evacuated After Reported Gunshot
Buckeye, Arizona – The Buckeye Police are currently investigating an incident at a Walmart store in the West Valley city after reports of shots fired prompted the evacuation of the establishment.
The incident occurred in the evening, causing panic among customers who were present at the time.
Eyewitnesses revealed that an argument broke out right outside the entrance of the Walmart, escalating to a point where a single gunshot was heard.
Authorities arrived at the scene promptly, but by that time, all individuals involved had fled.
Fortunately, initial reports suggest that no injuries were sustained during the altercation.
Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement found themselves faced with a significant presence of over a dozen police vehicles and a fire truck, surrounding the Walmart store.
The authorities are actively searching for the suspected shooter and are working to determine the events leading up to the moment the shot was fired.
However, it should be noted that these details are preliminary and subject to change as the investigation progresses.
As a precautionary measure, all customers were instructed to evacuate the Walmart premises, and it will remain closed for the remainder of the night.
The police have been contacted for additional information, and further updates will be provided as soon as they become available.
Eyewitness testimonies are also being sought to gather more insights into the incident.
The community is urged to stay vigilant, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to come forward and assist the ongoing investigation.
The Buckeye Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents and will continue to work diligently until the situation is resolved.
This is a developing story, and we will provide more updates on our website as soon as they are released.
